I went through a phase/period of about 2-4 years(estimated) where I hardly touched my snakes and turtles. There was a lack of joy and interest with them for a time. But they were mine and I wasn't just going to give them up cause I knew I'd regret it, I stayed dedicated to my animals. I Kept up with the weekly routine of cleaning/feeding/watering. In the last 2 years, I jumped from 5 to 12 snakes and the love/interest/fascination for my reptile kids has returned stronger than before.
One nice thing about reptiles is that they are a hobby pet and don't need the attention, as CptJack said. So you can, in a sense, put them down and pick them back up later. But by no means neglect them as they are animals.
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